Since the Apple iPhone does not allow you to expand the internal memory, many users have to periodically clean it of unnecessary information. As a rule, the photos that take up the most space on your phone are photos that can be deleted from the device by first transferring them to your computer.
Today we will talk about a variety of ways to transfer digital photos from your phone to your computer. Each of the presented solutions is simple and allows you to quickly cope with the task.
Method 1: Windows Explorer
First, let's talk about the standard method of transferring pictures from your phone to your computer. An important condition: iTunes must be installed on the computer (although it will not be needed in this case), and the phone must be paired with the computer (for this, the system will require you to enter a password code on the smartphone).
Method 2: Dropbox
Absolutely any cloud service is very convenient to use for exporting images from iPhone to computer and vice versa. Let's consider further actions using the Dropbox service as an example.
Method 3: Documents 6
Such a useful type of application as a file manager allows you not only to store and launch various types of files on your iPhone, but also to quickly access them on your computer. The method is suitable if both the iPhone and the computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- If you don't already have the Documents 6 app installed on your smartphone, download and install it for free from the App Store.
- Launch Documents. In the lower left corner, open the tab "Documentation" and then the folder "Photo".
- Click the ellipsis icon next to the image, and then select "Copy".
- An additional window will appear on the screen in which you will need to select which Documents folder the image will be copied to, and then complete the transfer. In this way, copy all the images that you want to transfer to your computer.
- Now you will need to enable Wi-Fi synchronization on your phone. To do this, click on the gear icon in the upper left corner, and then open the item "Wi-Fi Drive".
- Set the slider to about "Turn on" to the active position, and then pay attention to the URL that appears - this is where you will need to go in any web browser on your computer.
- When you click on the link on your computer, you will need to give permission on your phone to share information.
- On the computer itself, the folder where we transferred our photo will appear, and then the photo itself.
- By clicking on the file, the picture will open in full size and will be available for saving (right-click on it and select "Save image as").
Method 4: iCloud Drive
Perhaps the most convenient way to transfer images from an iPhone to a computer, since in this case the export of images to the cloud will occur completely automatically.
- First, you should check whether photo uploading is active on your phone. To do this, open settings, then select your Apple ID at the top of the window.
- In a new window, open the section "iCloud".
- Select an item "Photo". In the new window, make sure that you have activated the items iCloud Photo Library, and "My photo stream".
- Download and install iCloud for Windows on your computer.
- A folder will appear in Windows Explorer iCloud Photos. In order for the folder to be updated with new photos, the program will need to be configured. Click on the arrow icon in the tray to open the list of running applications, right-click on iCloud, and then go to "Open iCloud Settings".
- Check the boxes next to the items iCloud Drive And "Photos". To the right of the second point, click on the button "Options".
- In the new window, put checkboxes next to the items iCloud Photo Library And "My photo stream". If necessary, change the default folders on your computer where pictures will be uploaded, and then click on the button "Ready".
- Make changes to the program by clicking on the button in the lower right corner "Apply" and close the window.
- After some time the folder iCloud Photos will begin to replenish with images. The download speed will depend on your internet connection and of course the size and number of images.
Method 5: iTools
If you are not satisfied with how iTunes works, this program has wonderful functional analogues, for example, iTools. This program, unlike software from Apple, is capable of transferring photos contained on the device to a computer in almost no time.
We hope that with our help you were able to choose the best way to transfer images from an Apple iPhone or other iOS device to your computer. If you have any questions, ask them in the comments.
Photos and videos are part of our lives. They allow you to quickly fill in memory gaps and reproduce certain moments with a few touches on the display. Therefore, their storage is of paramount importance. There are quite a few ways to transfer photos and videos from one iOS device to another, and in this article we will talk about some of them.
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Of course, the simplest option will be, but at the same time, other data, such as music, contacts, and so on, will be moved along with photos and videos. But what if you only need to move photos and videos? As always, there are many solutions.
Uploading all photos and videos to iCloud Photo Library
Automatically uploading your entire media library to the iCloud cloud is a great solution to problems with storing and moving photos and videos. The process is completely automatic and every new moment of life immediately ends up in its own storage on a remote Apple server, and then on all user devices associated with one account.
Setting up such a system is very simple - on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad, open Settings → Apple ID (topmost section)→ iCloud → Photo and activate the switch opposite the item “ iCloud Photo Library».
True, all this joy will last exactly until they dry up. 5 free gigabytes cloud storage provided by Apple. The alternative is to purchase additional space - they are not so expensive, and the ecosystem created by the Cupertino team will work with almost no restrictions, because backup copies of all devices, documents and other data are still stored in the cloud.
If there is no desire to buy anything in addition, then one of the temporary measures can be to optimize the content for the displays of iOS devices, instead of the original file size, although in most cases this option turns out to be useless due to the huge number of stored photos and videos on the device .
Use third-party cloud storage, such as Google Photo or Yandex.Disk
As an option, use third-party cloud storage like (unlimited space for free + the program allows you to delete photos and videos uploaded to the cloud from the device), Yandex.Disk and so on, which often have a more loyal policy and provide more free space free of charge .
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AirDrop technology (data transfer via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi) is great for transferring data between iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Mac. The data transfer speed is quite decent.
Transfer from iPhone to iPhone
Apple has made the AirDrop function as convenient as possible.
1 . Make sure Bluetooth is turned on on both iPhones.
2 . On the receiving device, open Command centre, tap the widget with wireless interfaces, and then click on the AirDrop button and select the required option “ For all" or " For contacts only».
On the iPhone (iPad) from which photos or videos will be sent:
4 . Open the application " Photo».
5 . Tap on the button " Choose" in the upper right corner.
6 . Select the files you are interested in.
8 . Instead of the AirDrop icon, a list of available contacts for sending content will appear. Select the required contact from the list, after which the transfer of photos and videos to another iPhone (iPad, Mac) will begin.
Transfer photos and videos from iPhone (iPad) to Mac
On a Mac, open the default Finder and select AirDrop from the left side menu. All you have to do is press the “ Enable Bluetooth"(if it is turned off) and send files from an iPhone or any other iOS gadget in the manner described above.
If the AirDrop item is not in the side menu, go to the menu Finder → Settings(or press the keyboard shortcut Command (⌘) + comma (,)). There, open the tab " Sidebar" and in the section " Side Menu Items» Check the box next to AirDrop.
Download photos and videos from iPhone to computer (Windows or Mac), then from computer to new iPhone
In addition to the fashionable wireless transfer of photos and videos between devices, there is also an older one - transfer via cable. Since direct cable transfer between iOS devices is not supported by Apple, a computer is used as an intermediate link.
Once the necessary photos and videos are on your computer, transfer (copy) them to a new iPhone or iPad using any of the suggested methods:
- Uploading photos and videos from your computer to cloud services, for example, or Yandex.Disk. After photos and videos are uploaded to the cloud, all that remains is to download the corresponding iOS applications to the new iPhone.
- Copy photos and videos from computer to iPhone using the iTunes application. Instructions: and .
- Transferring photos using third-party applications, for example, .
- Sending photos and videos from your computer to iPhone via email (e-mail).
How to transfer photos and videos from one iPhone (iPad) to another using USB flash drives and adapters
On the official Apple website you can find a fairly large assortment of accessories, thanks to which you can transfer photos and videos directly to a USB flash drive or SD card.
Attention! Requires iOS 9.2 or newer firmware installed.
- Lightning/USB adapter for connecting a camera (2,390 rubles). Allows you to connect a camera or USB flash drive to your iPhone. Data transfer is carried out according to the USB 2.0 specification.
Third-party manufacturers also produce various flash drives for iOS devices that allow you to store or transfer data, for example, and others.
Most new users of the popular Apple phone always face one very common situation. Immediately after purchasing an iPhone, they start taking photos at every opportunity. And after some time, it is different for each user, the phone’s memory is completely filled or there is simply a desire to dump your entire collection of pictures on your home PC or laptop. And this is where the problems begin, because iPhones have a unique operating system that is not so easy to upload and download files into.
We can assume that since you are reading our article, then such a situation has already happened to you and you are looking for a way out of it. You can rejoice a little, because half the battle is already done, you have found what you were looking for - a solution to the problem. All you have to do is follow our detailed instructions and everything will be ready.
Considering that today the most common operating systems are Microsoft Windows and Apple OS X, we will assume that exactly one of them is installed on your computer. Therefore, we will provide instructions for both OSes. We would like to immediately note that the reverse process of transferring photos from a PC to an iPhone is radically different, so you don’t have to try to do this by following the instructions in the opposite direction.
Transfer photos from iPhone to Windows computer
Open File Explorer or My Computer on your PC or laptop. In the window that opens, you will see a list of all connected devices to the computer. It will be approximately the same as in the illustration for this item, but depending on the version of your operating system and the devices already connected, it may differ. But no matter how it happens, the meaning remains the same.
Now connect your iPhone to your computer using the USB cable that came with your phone. After this, the list of devices connected to the PC should increase. Your iPhone will appear in it.
Double-click on the icon that appears with the left mouse button to enter the device. It's an iPhone. There will be an icon of its internal storage. Double-click on it again with the left mouse button.
The phone’s file system will open, or rather the part of it that is accessible. There you will see a folder called “DCIM”. You need to enter it by clicking on it twice with the same mouse button. When you do this, more folders will appear in front of you, opening any of them in the same way, you will finally see your photos in each. The fact is that the iPhone operating system automatically distributes photos over certain periods of time, so all photos are stored in different folders.
To transfer all your photos to your PC, you need to copy them from each such folder separately. You can copy everything into one folder. Which one, choose for yourself. To do this, select all the photos in one of these folders using the key combination “Ctrl + A”. Then right-click on them. A context menu will appear. In it, select the “Copy” item.
Now open the folder in which you decided to store all your photos. Right-click on its empty area and select “Paste.” After this, all the photos from the folder from the phone will be on the computer. Do the same with the rest of the photos on the iPhone, which are located in the other folders.
If you did everything correctly and copied your photos from all the folders on your iPhone, then they are all now on your computer.
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Transfer photos from iPhone to computer running OS X
Connect your iPhone to your computer running OS X. This is done using a USB cable.
Immediately after this, as soon as the system detects the connected device, the standard Image Capture application should automatically open. If this does not happen, then you need to open it manually. It is located in the "Programs" section. When the program starts, its menu will look similar to what is shown in the picture. On the left will be the connected device, that is, your iPhone, and on the right are all the photos on it.
Next, you need to select a folder on your computer where the program should copy all your photos. To do this, at the bottom of the program window, find the inscription “Import to” and next to it, in the place where you select the folder, select the desired one.
To copy all photos to your computer’s hard drive, you just need to click the “Import all” button, which is located in the lower right part of the program window.
Attention! Before clicking the “Import” button, make sure that the checkbox next to the “Delete after import” line is unchecked. It is located in the lower left part of the window. Otherwise, after importing, all photos from your iPhone will be deleted.
That's all, wait for the photos to import and disconnect the phone from the computer.
We hope everything worked out for you and you can enjoy your photos on the big screen.
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The user does not have to think when he wants to transfer certain files from the computer to the smartphone and back - he simply takes a cable, connects the device to the PC, which sees it as a flash drive and resets everything necessary. But the developers have created a real headache for users of the iOS platform; the fact is that file exchange between a computer and Apple devices can only be carried out through a special iTunes program.
Many users, just hearing the word “iTunes,” wrinkle their nose in displeasure, however, as they say, the devil is not as scary as he is painted. In this article, we’ll tell you how to transfer photos from your computer to your iPhone via iTunes, and you can see that this program looks scary only at first glance. However, if you don’t want to work with iTunes on principle, in this material you will find several workarounds that will allow you to transfer photos to your Apple device without going through this program.
How to transfer photos from your computer to iPhone via iTunes?
Install iTunes and log into the program
In order to start working with iTunes, the program, of course, needs to be downloaded and installed on your PC. In addition, to enter the program, you need to register a unique Apple ID.
We have already written about how to download and install iTunes, as well as how to create an Apple ID in the article “” and in it you can find detailed instructions on how to complete the above tasks. Don't be scared! There is nothing complicated about them; all procedures will take no more than 15 minutes.
Preparing a folder for photos
So, you have downloaded, installed and signed in to iTunes, now you need to create a special folder on your computer - in this folder you need to place all the photos that you want to transfer to the iPhone.
Important! When you want to upload new photos to your iPhone, you will need to transfer them to the same folder. Otherwise, if you decide to drop a photo from another folder and select it, the photo from the previous folder, and the folder itself from the iPhone will simply disappear.
Posting photos
Once the folder is created, perform the following steps:
1. Connect the iPhone via cable to the computer.
2. Wait 10-15 seconds for iTunes to detect your smartphone (if you have a weak PC, the procedure may take longer).
3. Click on the phone icon and select the “Photo” tab in the sidebar that appears.
4. Put a tick in the “Synchronize” box, click the “Images” button, and in the drop-down menu select the “Select folder” item.
You can only transfer photos from your computer to your iPhone via iTines one by one!
5. In the “Select the location of the folder with photos” window, specify the path to the folder prepared for transfer and click the “Select folder” button.
Please note that after selecting a folder, its name and the number of photos in it will automatically be displayed in the “Copy photos from:” column, and the “Selected folders” window will become inactive.
6. Now click the “Apply” button, synchronization will start, wait until it completes.
Look - we made a mistake, which we explained earlier - we selected a new folder for synchronization and iTunes warns us that photos from the old folder will be deleted. However, this is not important to us, so we will click “Delete and Sync.” If you don’t want to lose your old photos, click “Cancel” and put the new photos in the folder with which you previously synchronized.
7. Well, all that’s left is to check if the photos have been transferred. To do this, take your iPhone and open the “Photos” application, a new folder should appear in it.
How to transfer photos from your computer to your iPhone without going through iTunes?
Method 1 – Cloud storage
There are a lot of cloud storage options today, but, of course, the most logical thing would be to use Apple’s “native” cloud – iCloud. How to transfer photos to iPhone using it? Follow these instructions:
1. Log into iCloud via your computer using your unique Apple ID - www.icloud.com.
2. Open the iCloud.Drive section, click on the folder icon with a plus sign, name the folder that appears as you wish, for example, “photos”.
3. Double-click on the created folder and drag any photos from your computer into it.
4. Wait until the photos are uploaded to the folder, take your iPhone and go to the iCloudDrive application - it is installed on your iPhone by default.
5. You should see the folder created, and once you open it, you can download and save photos to your iPhone, they will appear in the “Camera Roll” folder.
Unfortunately, iCloud has one significant drawback: it has very little free space, so we will also provide instructions on how to transfer photos to an iPhone from a PC via an alternative “cloud” - Dropbox:
1. Go to the official Dropbox website - www.dropbox.com, register on it - after registration, the program will automatically download to your PC, all you have to do is double-click on the downloaded file with the left mouse button and the automatic installation will start.
2. Now go to the mailbox specified during registration, follow the address confirmation link, it will automatically take you to your Dropbox account.
3. Click on the folder with a plus sign, a new folder will be created, name it, for example, again “photo”.
4. Click on the folder once and drag the necessary photos into it - by the way, they will automatically appear in the Dropbox folder that appeared on your computer after installing the program - do not delete them from there!
5. Install Dropbox on your iPhone via the AppStore, go to the program in the “Files” section, here you will find the dropped photos.
6. Click on the photo, click on the button with the up arrow, then “Save”, the photo will be in the “Camera Roll” folder.
Method 2 – Social networks, email
If you have no desire to understand the work of cloud storage, as well as the work of iTunes, we offer you a method from the series “everything ingenious is simple.” You can use a social network or mail:
1. Send the photo from your computer to your email or via messages on a social network.
3. That's it!
How to transfer photos from iPhone to computer?
Surprisingly, when it is necessary to carry out the reverse procedure - transferring a photo from an iPhone to a PC, and not vice versa, users are in for a pleasant surprise. This is the only procedure for exchanging files between a PC and Apple devices that does not require the participation of iTunes or other complex programs. You need:
1. Connect your iPhone to your PC via cable, go to the “Computer” section, and you will see your iPhone there.
2. Double-click on the phone icon with the left mouse button, then perform the same action in the two subsequent windows and you will find yourself in a window where there will be a bunch of folders.
3. Open any of the folders and in it you will see the photos you took on your iPhone - all you have to do is drag them to your computer in the usual way.
Results
Well, we looked at how to transfer photos from a computer to an iPhone via iTunes and figured out how to bypass this program. We hope that each of you has found the optimal convenient way to perform this procedure!
Apple products are famous for their cameras and high-quality photographs, which sooner or later fill the device's memory to the limit. This is why users need to transfer photos to their computer. In this article we will describe possible ways to transfer photos and videos to a computer.
Via USB cable
To copy a photo to a computer via a cable, connect your iPhone or iPad to the computer, after a few minutes you will see an auto-upload window, in this window you need to select “open device to view files.”
If startup does not happen, then you need to go to “my computer” and open the iPhone as a portable device or as a camera, depending on the version of the operating system.
If you connect your iPhone to your computer for the first time, a message will appear on the iPhone screen with the question “Trust this device?” If you want to transfer photos, then we answer positively.
Then, by double-clicking the mouse, open the folder in which the contents are displayed and then open the “DCIM” folder. The contents of the folder are divided into several more folders that contain your photos and videos. Here you can select the photos you need and transfer them to a folder on your computer.
Using cloud services
A great way to send files to your computer if you don't have a USB cable. You can use the native cloud service iCloud. First, you need to activate this function in your phone settings; there is a separate iCloud item there. If you haven't signed in to iCloud yet, you'll need to sign in using your Apple ID account. In iCloud settings, you need to enable the “upload my photo stream” option. This way, your photos and videos will be uploaded to the cloud, but it will take some time, and you will be able to access them from any device. 
To download photos, you need to go to https://www.icloud.com/ from your computer. Here again you need to enter your account information. Click “photo” and mark the photo for downloading, then click the “download” button, this is an icon in the form of a cloud with an arrow, the selected photos will be downloaded to your computer.
The disadvantage of this method is the need to connect to a wi-fi network; photos are uploaded to the photo stream only with this type of Internet connection.
You can also use any other available cloud storage for the same purpose. Upload your photos to Google Drive, OneDrive, or DropBox, then open the storage site on your computer and download the photos you want.
If you have a small number of images, email or social media may be suitable.